MANCHESTER CITY will have to spend big if they are going to land Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ronaldo, who joined Real for a world record £80m fee in 2009, has become increasingly unhappy with life at the Bernabeu even though he is considered alongside Lionel Messi the best player in the world.

The Portuguese talisman has been courted by a number of clubs in recent weeks, most notably affluent French side PSG who are looking to sprinkle more stardust to their glittering squad.

There has even been rumours of a return to Manchester United, whom Ronaldo left on amicable terms with and he has a good relationship with manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

AS suggests it would take a bid of £160m to prise Ronaldo away from the Bernabeu.

Ronaldo has been scoring goals for fun again this season for Real, netting 22 goals in all competitions from 27 matches.

He has scored over 60 goals this calendar year and is in the running for the prestigious Ballon d’Or award once again.